Full Name: Ms. Juliet Vatjizaiye Kavetuna The Deputy Minister: Hon. Juliet Kavetuna : The Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services in the Republic of Namibia Biodata: Born On Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa Region Schooling:: Started Sub A to Std. 5 at Spes Bona Primary School 1980 – 1987; Attended Otjikoto Secondary School in Tsumeb 1987 – 1990; Matriculated in Okakarara Secondary School 1991 – 1994; Post School Training and Qualifications in: Project Planning by IMLT; Monitoring and Evaluation by UNICEF; Researched on the Social and Social and Cultural Aspects of HIV/AIDS; Lower Certificate in Public Administration from Polytechnic of Namibia; Four Year Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing Sciences; Post Graduate Specialized Diploma in Gender and Development Studies; Master Degree ( Gender) ; Studying towards Master in Public Management and Policy Planning Qualifications: Receptionist at Cash Trade Wholesalers 1994 – 1995; Project Leader of the San Poverty Alleviation Project in Tsumkwe 1995; Regional Development Planner for the Food For Work Programme in Otjozondjupa Region 1996 – 2001; Professional Registered Nurse at Roman Catholic Hospital 2005; Head Community Development Officer at Otjiwarongo Municipality 2005; Secretary General of National Youth Council of Namibia 2006 -2008. Experience: 1994 – 1995: Receptionist at Cash Trade Wholesalers 1995: Project Leader of the San Poverty Alleviation Project in Tsumkwe 1996 – 2001:Regional Development Planner for the Food For Work Programme in Otjozondjupa Region 2005: Professional Registered Nurse at Roman Catholic Hospital 2005: Head Community Development Officer at Otjiwarongo Municipality 2006: Secretary General of National Youth Council of Namibia 2006 – Date:Volunteer Nurse for Youth Friendly Reproductive Services 2008: Member of Parliament 2010: Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resources, Social and Community Development 2012 - Date Deputy Minister of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture Hobbies: Watching Television Sport Debating Singing

Full Name: Mr. Ben Nangombe The Executive Director: Mr. Ben Nangombe: The Executive Director of Ministry of Health & Social Services in the Republic of Namibia Profile of Ben Nangombe:

Ben Nangombe is Namibian civil servant, currently serving as Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services. His previous senior management and executive roles include serving as Deputy Permanent Secretary: Executive Policy Services and Media Liaison in the Office of the President (Namibia), as well as Director: Research and Media Liaison in the Presidency.

He is a holder of a Master of Public Policy and Administration, B Juris and LLB (Honours) degrees among others. He has extensive experience in the Public Service sector in the areas of Policy Analysis, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Policy Research, Legal Research and Analysis as well as Change Management to name a few.

His broad and extensive exposure of over 24 years to the operations of government and public service departments at the highest level, especially in the Executive Branch as well as interactions in the public policy space nationally, regionally and internationally represent strong skill sets, vital to the operations of the Ministry of Health and Social Services. He assumed the post of Executive Director in August 2018.